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The new Chevrolet Bolt looks like just that Electric car The market has been waiting: an electric car that is truly affordable but doesn’t make any major compromises. Starting at $28,995, it puts electric driving back within reach of mainstream buyers.
But it’s not just about the price: the second generation Bolt looks to fix the weaknesses The previous one With double the focus on practicality and smart technology, aiming to attract drivers who want something efficient and friendly without paying high prices. It is worth noting that New Tesla models at affordable prices It starts with roughly $10,000 more.
The Chevy Bolt is also launching at a time when… Electric vehicle Shoppers will look for cheaper options. According to June figures from Kelly Blue Bookthe average transaction price for new vehicles in the United States is $48,644. This is 2% lower than the market peak in December 2023, but still about 13% higher than prices in June 2021.
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What will you get from the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt?
An up-close and personal look at the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt in this stunning blue color.
This car is impressive for under $30,000. Its power comes from a 65-kilowatt-hour lithium-iron-phosphate battery, which Chevrolet says is good for 255 miles on a full charge. This is a modest boost over the last Bolt EV and is sufficient for most daily use, especially when paired with charging that is now really fast – up to 150 kilowatts, with charging going from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes.
Chevrolet includes a CCS adapter for older chargers, and there is also an original adapter NACS portmeaning Access to a Tesla charger It was integrated from day one. The Bolt’s new bi-directional charging setup allows it to produce up to 9.6 kilowatts of power, allowing owners to restore electricity to their homes during power outages or peak hours.
The performance should feel energetic, too. The front-wheel drive system delivers 210 horsepower, while regenerative braking can be adjusted between low, high or mixed modes for a more personalized feel behind the wheel. The Bolt still relies on practicality, offering 16 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up and up to 57 cubic feet with them folded. This makes it suitable for small families or city drivers who sometimes need more space (although as an SUV it certainly isn’t).
Inside, Chevrolet has updated the experience with an 11.3-inch touchscreen and an 11-inch digital instrument cluster. The big omission is Apple CarPlay and Android Autowhich GM decided to abandon in favor of the original infotainment system with built-in connectivity. A McKinsey 2023 study It revealed that nearly 50% of US car buyers wouldn’t consider buying a car without Apple CarPlay – so this seems like a big mistake from GM.
Optional hands-free Super Cruise provides semi-autonomous highway driving, including lane changes, lane following and automatic intersection merging. These features were once reserved for more expensive electric cars, but are now appearing in more affordable cars — a win for car shoppers.
Chevrolet offers the car in three models: the base LT model at $28,995, the LT Comfort at $29,990, and the sporty RS model at about $32,000. U.S. deliveries will begin in early 2026, with all models manufactured at GM’s Fairfax, Kansas, plant. At a time when many electric cars still cost more than $40,000, this car may prove that affordable electric cars are not dead at all.